Jack Kelly, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Wisconsin, other states allege generic drug pricing conspiracy

May 14, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

Wisconsin is part of a coalition of 43 states and a territory that allege generic drug companies conspired to increase prices for 100-plus drugs, according to a Monday statement.

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Report: Short-term health plans provide insufficient coverage

May 14, 2019 | Insurance, Top Stories |

Short-term health plans offered in Wisconsin and other states provide inadequate coverage and can lead to high out-of-pocket costs for patients with serious illnesses, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society.

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Medtronic acquires Titan Spine

May 14, 2019 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

Ireland-based Medtronic, a medical technology company, is buying a Mequon-based medical device company, according to a recent statement.

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Bill would establish rural dentistry scholarships at Marquette

May 9, 2019 | Dental, Top Stories |

New legislation would establish a scholarship program at the Marquette University School of Dentistry to get students practicing in rural areas after they graduate.

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Report: Wisconsin above average on health emergency prep

May 9, 2019 | Population Health, Top Stories |

Wisconsin is doing better than the national average when it comes to being prepared for a health emergency, according to a report released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Kaul wants to allow marijuana-related businesses to use banks

May 9, 2019 | Top Stories |

Attorney General Josh Kaul backs allowing legal marijuana-related businesses to use banks.

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Wisconsin doctor calls for $40 billion in funding for NIH

May 9, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories |

More funding is needed for medical research, a Wisconsin doctor testified last month in Washington D.C.

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Marshfield Clinic, Gundersen discuss merger

May 7, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System are discussing a possible merger, the two announced Tuesday.

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OCI allows transitional plans to continue

May 7, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories |

Those still enrolled in health plans that took effect after the Affordable Care Act passed but before the end of 2013 will be able to keep them through the end of next year, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.

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